Idowu Hamed

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“No King Lasts Forever, My Victory Will Come” – Fubara Declares

…Says, “Sometimes You Lose to Win” – Encouragement to Supporters BONNY, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA – Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that his time of vindication will surely come, and asserting that no king or authority lasts forever. Speaking boldly during a public appearance in Bonny, the …

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26 Suspected Kidnappers Arrested in Kogi West Security Operation

ODO-APE, KABBA-BUNU LGA, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA – In a major win against insecurity, 26 suspected kidnappers have been apprehended in Kogi West through a coordinated operation by the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) and other security agencies operating in the region. The arrests mark a significant milestone in ongoing efforts …

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IBD Dende Marks 2025 Eid-Adha With Gifts, Scholarships For Children, Aged, Celebration Brightens Ebutte-Igbooro Community (_photos)

…A Legacy of Philanthropy and Unity BY ABU-SATAR HAMED EBUTTE-IGBOORO, YEWA NORTH L G, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In his characteristic style of celebrating the annual IBD Eid-Adha (Ileya) Festival Jamboree, the prominent business tycoon and socialite, Alhaji (Chief) Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, the Oluomo of Yewaland, once again spread joy …

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Sketch, Tribune, And The Battle For Democracy: A Journalist’s Recollection

For the Record: …Tribute to Nigeria’s Unsung Media Warriors BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  It remains both painful and frustrating to witness how many of those who once stood firmly against democracy in Nigeria are now the ones basking in its rewards. Back in the day, Tribune was under threat of being …

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CJPAN Elects New Leadership: Funmi Olowosegun Becomes President

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Celebrity Journal Publishers Association of Nigeria (CJPAN) held its executive election on Monday, June 16, 2025. Following a successful and transparent process, Funmi Olowosegun of Buzz News emerged as the newly elected President of the association. Olowosegun, who previously served as the Vice President of CJPAN, …

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Genesis Global Hosts ‘StandOut 2025’ Spiritual Empowerment Programme

BY OLUWASEUN FABIYI  LAGOS, NIGERIA – Prophet Israel Ogundipe, the founder and Presiding Overseer of Genesis Global Parish of the Celestial Church of Christ, CCC,  is set to host a powerful spiritual gathering tagged ‘StandOut 2025’ on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Victoria Garden Event Center, Alausa, Lagos.  The …

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Ogun Kicks Off Akute-Lambe-Agbado Road Reconstruction Project

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Succor is on the way for residents and motorists plying the Akute-Lambe-Agbado road in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State as the contracting firm, Craneburg, has moved to the site to begin the reconstruction of the ever-busy road. Soon, the people of the area …

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Ogun College Of Nursing Begins Sale Of 2025 Post-UTME Forms, Application Period Runs From June 16 To July 25

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences has commenced the sale of application forms for the 2025 Post-UTME Computer-Based Screening into the 2025/2026 academic session. According to a release signed by the Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, the application window opened on …

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Disregard Fraudulent Video Advertisements Using Images, AI-Cloned Voice Of Prof. Yemi Osinbajo – Media Aide

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Office of the immediate past Vice President, His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, alerts the public to the circulation of fraudulent AI-generated videos. According to a press release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine and online platform by Mohammed Braimah, Media Aide, Office …

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2025 Pharmacy Week: Ogun PSN Position As National Model In Pharmaceutical Excellence

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Chairman, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Ogun State Branch, Pharm. Adewale Adenugba has reaffirmed the commitment of the society to health and well-being of the people through effective policy advocacy, professional ethics, capacity building, and innovations.  Pharm. Adenugba who made this known in a …

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